GB Values

Red Shield

The Red shield’s credibility was built over the years through hard work and excellence shown by the Gracie Barra students, athletes and instructors involved in sport Jiu-Jitsu competitions, teaching programs and community work.

Fight Song

Sea of Red

Wearing the red shirt is saying it loudly to the world: I BELIEVE IN GRACIE BARRA.

The Red Shirt seeks to promote a sense of unity among the members of the GB team around the world. It promotes unity, support, equality, identity, philosophy and proud of being part of GB team. Wearing the red shirt is saying: I am part of GB Team.

Founder

Reg Directors

The develop- ment of Gracie Barra’s presence in a new territory starts through the work of a leader. Expansion and movement into different territories or areas usually starts with one school, then eventually spreads out to several other locations as students of the originating school decide to follow in the steps of their mentors.

Senior Ranks

The Gracie Barra Legacy Award was created by Master Carlos Gracie Jr. as recognition for the loyalty, support, commitment, and hard work of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu professors who have been working to build Gracie Barra for 25 years or more.

Professors

The Gracie Barra legacy is one of many champions built by great Professors and Masters. Beyond the Jiu-Jitsu contest arena. Lessons taught by our instructors have impacted positively the lives of hundreds of communities and thousands of people over the years.

Instructors

Gracie Barra Instructors are held responsible to high standards of etiquette, instruction and philosophy set by Master Carlos Gracie Jr. and the Gracie Barra Association. To maintain the integrity and focus on safety in our schools, all of our instructors are certified. Additionally, our instructors are all required to be CPR/Basic First Aid certified.

Athletes

Athletics within Gracie Barra builds community and pride through the engagement of students, staff, parents, and friends, and creates a portal through which everyone can enjoy the GB experience. Successful athletic performance generates a unique excitement across the Gracie Barra Schools and community, help strengthen bonds among the various arms of our organization, build students loyalty in a healthy manner, and give Gracie Barra members yet another reason to be proud to represent the legacy of Master Carlos Gracie Jr. and defend the red shield.

Benefits

This is for those who have seen blogs, TV shows, and dudes with huge muscles walking around gulping down power drinks etc., and heard the term, “Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu” on almost every other fight show. If you have yet to figure out why you are watching an MMA fight and have not Googled the word Jiu Jitsu, then this article is for you.

So what’s the fuss all about?

It is quite a cool thing that has taken the world of martial arts by storm. BJJ has come into the light after years of obscurity, when Royce Gracie showed the world how smaller guys can beat those who got a better deal in the genetic lottery of size and strength!

Is this some sort of secret society with a secret handshake?

Well, before it seemed that it was. It wasn’t very well known as a form of martial arts by most people living in the US. Back then, only the hardcore had come to know of its existence. No secret handshake, though. But it was not that popular back then. But feel free to come up with a secret handshake with your gym mates. Be sure to keep me posted :)

Does BJJ hurt?

Like love, life, and taxes, yes it does hurt. You see, every sport, martial art, and competitive activity can hurt. After all, it is a physical competition. Chess doesn’t hurt. Although, I have seen people hurl chess pieces at one another in some tournaments. But seriously speaking, it can hurt. But the rewards are greater than the pain. BJJ instructors wouldn’t want you to get injured, or pass out.

Wow! I would love to try BJJ, how do I get started?

It’s easy to get started in BJJ. All you need is a gi (which you can buy at any gym) and a rash guard… And you will need time as well. Seriously. You need to take the time to get into the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. It’s a given fact.

I’vhttp://www.graciebarra.com/e been doing Jiu Jitsu for quite some time now, and I haven’t gotten better yet!

Patience, Grasshopper. All things take time. You cannot become really good at something if you only have been doing it for just 2 weeks; you seriously need to wait.Patience is the key in this sport. Expect to be submitted, mounted, and more. It’s all part of the game, my friend.

I’m too old for this thing. Or am I?

While the competitive side of BJJ is dominated by younger guys / girls, BJJ doesn’t really discriminate by age. You can be 60 or older and still do BJJ. Grandmaster Helio Gracie practiced BJJ until of old age. You can Google him and read about that.

Ok. I get it. So how do I sign up?

If you have been around the city and see this red big sign that says Gracie Barra, go in.There will be a nice person at the reception desk to receive you and answer your questions.